Health Care Assistant - Acute Neurology Unit
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and dedicated Health Care Assistant to join the Acute Neurological Unit (ANU) team at Salford Royal. The ANU is a 23-bedded unit with additional rooms for seizure monitoring and a newly opened Neurological Ambulatory Care Unit. The successful candidate will support nursing staff in providing excellent patient care, focusing on daily living activities, personal hygiene, and preparing patients for tests. This is an opportunity to join a team committed to high-quality care and continuous improvement.
Essential criteria
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
- NVQ level 3 in healthcare or a level 3 Senior healthcare worker Apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
- Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
- Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
- Skills & Abilities
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
- NVQ level 3 in healthcare or a level 3 Senior healthcare worker Apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
- Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
- Experience of working within a team
- Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
- Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
- Skills & Abilities
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Health Care Assistant - Acute Neurology Unit
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated HCA with strong communication skills and relevant experience to join our ward team.
Ward ANU is a 23-bedded Acute Neurological Unit, with additional 3 single rooms for video telemetry seizure monitoring. We have recently opened a 4-trolley Neurological Ambulatory Care Unit (NACU), operating as a 9am-5pm day case unit. ANU forms part of the Greater Manchester Neurosciences Centre at Salford Royal.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a team with vision, drive, and ambition. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who shares our values and is committed to delivering high-quality care. You should have extensive post-registration experience, and ideally, previous nursing management experience. Experience in Neurosciences is desirable but not essential.
A passion for delivering excellent patient and family care, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement, is essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key, as is the ability to demonstrate effective leadership throughout the recruitment process.
You must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards and work collaboratively to ensure the organisation's goals are met.
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